White Cap Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 275-276 of the book. Also see Wes Collin’s article on The Lost River Traverse in the Climbing History Section and The High Route to No Regret Peak by Pat McGrane.  Finally, the West Ridge Route listed in the book is mislabeled. It should be called the East Ridge Route. Dyslexia strikes … Continue reading

Goat Mountain 11913

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 245-246 of the book. Use this link to Pat McGrane’s Wildhorse Classics Guide for information on the technical routes on this peak.  This twin-summitted peak is found on the main Pioneer Mountain Crest and is most often climbed from the west. Farther down this page, you will find Ray Brooks’ … Continue reading

Hyndman Peak

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 249 of the book. Hyndman Peak is located in the Pioneer Mountains in the Sawtooth National Forest. The peak lies on the boundary of Blaine and Custer counties. At 12,009 feet, Hyndman Peak barely makes the cut as an Idaho 12er. Hyndman is the 9th-highest peak in the state, but it receives a lot … Continue reading

Mount Church

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Pages 277-278 of the book. Note the alternative approach that avoids Jones Creek and John Platt’s new route on the West Face. Mount Church is the 3rd-highest peak in the State of Idaho and is located in the Lost River Mountain Range. It is one of the nine Idaho 12ers. Mount … Continue reading

Mount Jefferson

Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 333 of the book. Mike Hays and Livingston Douglas have provided updates on access and climbing routes which are set out below. Updated November 2020 Mount Jefferson, the 19th most-prominent Idaho summit, has high access and offers a nice ridge walk to its summit. It is undoubtedly one of Idaho’s … Continue reading

Peak 11070 (South Twin)

Climbing and access information for peak is on Page 288 of the book. Livingston Douglas provides more detailed access and route description than found in the book. There is no easy way to reach South Twin, which sits on the main Lost River Range Crest south of Pass Creek Summit. When Rick Baugher reached the top in 1990, he found … Continue reading